IBH Link UA – OPC UA server/client for Industry 4.0 & IIoT

Embedded OPC UA gateway with integrated firewall, MQTT (Sparkplug-B), Docker Edge and cloud connection. Ideal for connecting SIMATIC S5/S7, Mitsubishi and Rockwell controllers as well as MES, ERP and SAP systems.

Why IBH Link UA?

OPC UA Server & Client

Bidirectional data exchange between OPC UA servers from different manufacturers. Historical data (OPC HDA) and alarms & conditions included.

Safe separation

• Four Ethernet ports for process and control level with integrated firewall.
• Scalable security levels via digital certificates and GDS.

IIoT with MQTT & Sparkplug-B

• Publisher/Subscriber,
• Encrypted connections,
• Certificates,
• User authentication.
• Industrial-grade data models with Sparkplug-B.

Edge & Cloud

• Docker containers for your own IoT edge projects.
• Cloud connection to AWS, Microsoft Azure and IBM Watson IoT.
• TeamViewer for remote access.

Product details

Hardware variants

• Quad Core 64 Bit: 1.8 GHz, 4 GB RAM, SD card for extensions (Cloud, Docker).
• Quad Core 32 Bit: 1 GHz, 2 GB RAM.
• Top-hat rail mounting, 24V power supply.

Protocols & Interfaces

• OPC UA (Server & Client), OPC HDA, Alarms & Conditions.
• MQTT with Sparkplug-B, Modbus, TCP/IP.
• GDS (client/server) for certificate management.

Supported controllers

• Siemens: SIMATIC S5/S7, LOGO!, SINUMERIK 840D/840D SL, SINUMERIK ONE.
• Mitsubishi: MELSEC IQR, FX5, QnA, L series, robots.
• Rockwell: ControlLogix, CompactLogix.

Configuration & Administration

• Via the free IBH OPC UA Editor, Siemens STEP7 or TIA Portal.
• Administration via web browser.
• Variable and namespace management, symbolic access to structures.

Performance characteristics

• Certified by the OPC Foundation

• Historical data (OPC HDA)
• Alarms & Conditions

• Modbus connection
• Freely definable address space

• TeamViewer remote maintenance
• GDS – Global Discovery Service (Server/Client)
• NAGIOS Monitoring
• Python Methods & Companion Specs

Data Sheet

More infos on our WIKI